Two statewide constitutional officers were in San Diego Wednesday night to advocate for the activation and mobilization of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters. California Treasurer John Chiang and Controller Betty Yee attended a fundraiser hosted by the San Diego Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Club. The club raised more than $10,000 for a new AAPI voter registration and outreach program in San Diego County.
Read MoreWith nearly all ballots now counted, San Diego Democrats scored some major successes despite record-low turnout and a rough political climate. Fully 64% of the local candidates endorsed by the San Diego County Democratic Party won their races. As a result, Democrats will pick up new mayorships and gain seats and majorities on city councils and school boards in every part of the county.
Read MoreCounty Democratic Party Chair Francine Busby: “By vetoing the city’s minimum wage increase, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is delaying much-needed financial relief for tens of thousands of local families. In addition to holding back $260 million from the paychecks of hard-working San Diegans, this veto overturns the guarantee of five earned sick days for every employee in the city.
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